London-via-Bristol three piece BOA invigorate with an irresistible charm and an engrossing sonic flavour. Current single ‘Steal It’ reveals their best moment yet, a hands-in-the-air sizzler primed for all those pre-summer playlists and late-night raves. After winning the voting poll in the last edition of our #BitterSweetPlaylist, it seems that BOA have that fighting mentality to succeed.
Washed ashore by a vigorous tide, OUTLYA’s new single ‘Higher’ arrives at breaking point all too suddenly but by its end, figures a truth much more profound. Currently making their debut excursion around the UK with piano-pop titan Frances, the group relay salvation in the best way they know how, through easily palatable (and incredibly […]
Drone-pop cosmonauts FUSS are the latest blissful psych-pop band to tingle the ears, releasing the first track from their debut EP, ‘Fluff’ demonstrates the band’s mind-bending alternate blues. Having signed to new Northern-based independent label, ModernSky Entertainment, and already supported the likes of fellow Liverpool band The Vryll Society, FUSS are a five-piece that highlight […]
This Spring, Keston Cobblers Club return with the release of their new album ‘Almost Home’. Amongst the 12-track album is the mesmerising song ‘Bicycles’.
After a busy 3 years of touring, Happyness return with a cheery, classically minded sequel to their exquisite debut. They haven’t been quiet by any means, dropping track after track in the wake of ‘Weird Little Birthday’, however, this marks the band’s first full LP-length collection of new songs since 2014.
Brighton-based noise makers Idle Crooks & Englishmen share a preview of their forthcoming EP ‘I Feel Like You Should Be More Dangerous’ today (listen here). The riff heavy blues punk outfit effortlessly mix genres – helped along by the distinct and present vocals of guitarist/vocalist Tom Hurn. That isn’t to say that the guitar or drums […]
“I want our music to just get straight to the point of things,” — In a pop music landscape that’s so often shrouded in mystique, singer Carina Bragg’s admission is a refreshing one.
After years of writing in various cottages dotted around the UK, where the two would go so they could be free from distractions and able to focus solely on songwriting, the Bristol based duo Meadowlark have treated us to the release of their new EP ‘Nocturnes’.
After the success of his debut single ‘St. Ives’, Leeds/London based musician Charlie Straw presents his latest DIY release ‘All I Know’.
Otherkin roar like no other, their brutal thrill-ride of garage punk and upbeat rock is an undeniable pleasure. This March saw the band take their show out on the road for a huge UK tour, stopping off everywhere in between Manchester and Reading, to Leicester and Liverpool. The gigs have been rowdy from the get-go, […]
The annual music showcase returns for the May bank holiday weekend, running between 26th May – 28th May across three UK cities. Taking in Manchester, Bristol and Nottingham, Dot to Dot Festival is the premier destination for rising talent and emerging sounds. The multi-venue gig hop for its 2017 programme promises music fans a plethora […]
In the midst of playing several live dates across England, Hull-born, Leeds-based indie band The Hubbards have revealed ‘Just Touch’ as their new tuneful single. The track radiates infectious and captivating vibes and you’ll unconsciously find yourself listening to it on repeat.
If we just chilled out for a minute we could spend more time exploring space and its infinite possibilities, instead of tearing each other down in a torrent of reaction. At least, that’s the vibe M8s Records are going for with ‘WW3D’.
Combining the psych elements of Pond, alongside the grooves of midlife-crisis Beck (think ‘Dreams’), Brussels’ Wooly Mammoths unveil new single ‘Water Slide’ and it’s a great taste of their sound. Honing their chops in the Belgian countryside before emigrating to the big city, the five-piece initially caused a stir in their home country, playing shows […]
Don’t stand up on my accord. Please – “stay in your seat”. Vulgarians’ latest single ‘Hands Around the Waste’ makes that oh-so clear with contrasting voracious aggression and creepily wonky instrumentation. One could be deceived by the Samuel Barber-esque orchestral introduction, starting you off with expectations of a laid back emotional ballad. However, a break […]
‘Scream’ is a single which manages to combine the weighty imagery of the natural world with well-crafted intimacy, and the final track from a series of four to be showcased from LA’s Oddnesse.
Barcelona-born folk musician Odina delivers a blend of folk, pop and alternative with her slow burning, heart wrenching new single ‘Why’d You Make Me Cry’.
With so much great new music coming our way daily, we’ve compiled our favourites into an easily accessible format, aptly titled: #BitterSweetPlaylist. The idea is, once fully consumed, everyone has their shot at voting for their favourite track by means of the poll at the bottom of the page. We’ll tally up the votes and […]
Tonight sees Ed Nash (ex-Bombay Bicycle Club)’s band play the Leeds Brudenell Social Club on the fifth night of their debut tour. The album ‘The Pace of the Passing’ is a wonderful collection of songs that Nash has spent the last year pouring every ounce of his being into, so it will be nice to […]
Garage punks Otherkin are known for their exhilarating live shows and startling stage presence – you go to an Otherkin show to release, to stage dive, to embrace all the glory that live music bares, to walk out the other side feeling alive. As Otherkin approach the tail end of their Bad Advice UK tour, the […]